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Jenkerson Family History

Jenkerson Surname Meaning

see Jenkinson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jenkerson family from?

You can see how Jenkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jenkerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Jenkerson families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jenkerson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jenkerson families in 1911.
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What did your Jenkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jenkerson. 100% of Jenkerson men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jenkerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jenkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkerson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Jenkerson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Jenkerson. For the veterans among your Jenkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkerson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jenkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jenkerson in 1966 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenkerson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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